SHB 2351 — Protecting emergency responders and emergency response operations in Washington.

What this bill does

Prohibits counties, cities, towns, incident command systems, and law enforcement from using resources to assist in enforcement actions that target an emergency responder based on the responder's protected status. Allows the Governor or a county, city, or town to designate an "emergency operation zone," and conditions law enforcement officer activity within a designated zone. Modifies the crime of obstructing a law enforcement officer to include emergency responders.

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• SHB 1394 — Concerning the retention of hospital medical records.
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